News and reports

A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs.

We have warned decision-makers that NHS dentistry is in desperate need of reform.

Sir Robert Francis QC to step down as our chair and from the Care Quality Commission Board

Today, the Health and Care Bill has received Royal Assent, marking a milestone in the recovery and reform of how health and care services work together. Read our response.

People increasingly use remote medical technologies to keep tabs on their health. We looked at people's experience monitoring their blood pressure from home to see what NHS services can learn.

People with high blood pressure are increasingly being asked to monitor their condition at home. Find out what people think of using technology to keep tabs on their health and how they think the NHS can improve support.

The latest NHS data shows that a record number of people are waiting for care, although the number of people waiting a year or more has fallen slightly. Read our response.

Using your feedback on care, we share with Government the issues we believe should be included in the objectives for the NHS for the year ahead. Read our recommendations.

The Independent Review of Maternity Services at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, led by Donna Ockenden, has been published today. Read our response.

More people in England, Scotland and Wales are now dissatisfied (41%) with the NHS than are satisfied for the first time since 2002, according to a report from King’s Fund and Nuffield Trust.

People with little or no English struggle at all points of their healthcare journey. Our new research shines a light on barriers and delays to care they often experience and calls for equal access for all.

Take a look at our supporting papers for the March committee meeting.

Our report sets out what funding the Healthwatch network has received to carry out its statutory activities in 2021/22 and the impact of system transformation.